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Public Health & Environment Committee

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 · 10:00 AM AM · HEARING RESCHEDULED - NEW HEARING DATE 11 5 25

TL;DR

The Public Health & Environment Committee met to discuss expanding Emergency Medical Services' ability to administer buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid addiction. The proposed ordinance would allow EMS technicians to provide this medication in emergency situations, potentially helping to address the city's opioid crisis.

Key Decisions

  • EMS Buprenorphine Administration Public Hearing Scheduled
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. INTRODUCTIONS
  3. ATTENDANCE
  4. ITEM SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
  5. 25-0014 Emergency Medical Services – Administration of Buprenorphine FOR the purpose of requiring Baltimore City Emergency Medical Services to provide buprenorphine to all Emergency Medical Services technicians; allowing Emergency Medical Services technicians to administer buprenorphine to an individual under certain circumstances; and defining certain terms.
    Ordinance
  6. ADJOURNMENT
  7. THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC